YLO at TLMI Converter Meeting 2011

North America’s leading label converters recently convened in Palm Beach. Danielle Jerschefske reports

The TLMI Young Leaders Organization is progressing nicely, continually adding new members to include over 50 participants to date. The YLO gathered at the recent Annual Converter Meeting to discuss initiatives moving forward in 2011. One of the main concerns discussed was the need for the market to attract more skilled workers.

The group decided to focus on its outreach to universities in an effort to encourage more skilled packaging and graphic design students to look at the label industry after graduation. Alex Elezaj of Whitlam Label, chairman, says, ‘We feel it’s important that we communicate the benefits and opportunities of being a young professional in the label industry.’

The YLO is encouraging converter members to more regularly offer internships to viable candidates. There are already a number of intern candidates looking for positions. Any company willing to accept interns should contact the group.

The most recent webinar on strategic planning had successful attendance and received positive feedback. The next quarterly learning meeting will be held in June.

Labelexpo will sponsor a YLO networking reception at the TLMI Technical Conference in Chicago on September 6, 2011. The event will be at a rooftop venue for the Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds baseball game. Contact Susan Bachman for more details at susan@tlmi.com.

This article was published in L&L issue 4, 2011